VERA M. BONGIOVANNI (formerly Obolnar) (nee Haydoo) age 98, beloved wife of the late John Obolnar and the late Peter Bongiovanni; loving mother of Nancy Unhold (husband Herb), Judy Woodie (husband Roger, deceased) and the late John Obolnar, Jr. (wife Patricia, deceased); step-mother of Janis Sitzenstock (husband John), Peter Bongiovanni (wife Debbie), and the late Barbara Sadar (husband Jeff); grandmother and great-grandmother of many; cherished daughter of the late Gustave and Minnie (nee Berg) Haydoo; dearest sister of Donald Haydoo (wife Barbara), the late Virginia Zaks (husband Louis, deceased), and the late Margaret Truhan (husband George, deceased).
Vera was born on December 16, 1922 and passed away March 22, 2021. Vera was born in Cleveland, Ohio and was a life-long resident of Highland Heights. She attended and graduated from Collinwood High School in 1941 and went on to be a payroll clerk at the J.C. Penney at East Gate. Vera’s faith was very important to her. She was an active member of the Fellowship Church, participating in the prayer chain and woman’s group. Vera was devoted to her family. She loved her grandchildren and she had an uncanny ability to keep track of what everyone was doing. Vera served as the caregiver to her sisters. She was concerned about the well-being of others and embraced everyone. She will be dearly missed.
Contributions may be made in memory of Vera to The Hospice of Western Reserve PO Box 72101 Cleveland OH, 44192.
A Private Celebration of Life Service Friday, March 26, 2021 at Knollwood Cemetery Mausoleum, 1678 SOM Center Road, Mayfield Heights, 44124.
Charity Name: HOSPICE OF THE WESTERN RESERVE INC
Charity EIN: 341256377
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Jennifer
I miss you already! So thankful for so many years of memories together & for the time Jessica got to share with her great-grandma! We will never forget you & all the fun & laughs. Love you more!!
Kimberly
You will be missed by everyone. Every time I saw you, you made me laugh. I will never forget the time that we had to spend together while I was out of work. I will be sure to take care of Judy and Russ for you. You will forever be in my heart. Rest in Peace Grandma……
Janis Sitzenstock
So sorry for our loss I will miss coming up with pictures and little notes to send her as I knew how happy it made her. Thinking of all of you at this time of sorrow.
Linda Wise
Nancy and Herb,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mom. She lived a long life and was loved by her family.
God be with you at this difficult time.
Love, Mark and Linda
Evans family
Remembering the family in heartfelt prayer. It’s never easy saying goodbye to a love one the pain of loss can be unbearable. Our creator promises that one day this pain will be a memory. This beautiful promise can be found in God’s word the Bible.
Greg and Marcia Smith
So sorry to hear about Vera. We will always remember what a wonderful friend and neighbor she was to our Mom Mary, they always had the best of times. She will be in our prayers as well as your family. Our deepest sympathy.
Greg and Marcia Smith